Rest Assured: Making Use Of Respite And Companion Care
August 14, 2019
Anyone with caregiving responsibilities knows that it takes tremendous energy and commitment to ensure that loved ones are safe and cared for as best as possible. But most mere mortals have a breaking point- they’ll need…
Friend Power: The Value Of Friendships For Older Isolated Adults And Those With Dementia By Hope Reiner
July 24, 2019
by Hope Reiner, Founder, Hope and I Few would disagree that our sense of community is undergoing a revolution. Our culture leads us to focus on what websites or news blogs we read, what social media…
Beyond Caring: Finding Help And Support As A Caregiver
July 24, 2019
For most of us, as we get older, we’re either in need of caregiving or performing caregiving tasks ourselves- and sometimes both. As we profiled back in April, AARP recently issued a report that stated there…
Baby Chasers: Grandparents Making Moves To Strengthen Ties With Grandchildren
July 17, 2019
Margaret Mead once said, “Everyone needs to have access to both grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.” And anyone who’s become a grandparent certainly understands the allure of being in close…
After The Hearse, Don’t Be A Purse Or A Nurse! By Kathleen Rehl
July 16, 2019
When I was widowed at age 60, another woman gave me great advice. She told me that after her husband died, she was careful not to get serious about anybody who “wanted me to…
Break Away: Divorce Among Older Couples
June 30, 2019
It’s not a fairy-tale ending for everyone. While fewer Americans are getting divorced, the rates have continuously climbed for adults over 50. This “grey divorce” trend is fueled by various factors. A recent post from Forbes…
